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Automotive Locksmith in Redondo Beach, California

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile automotive locksmith service in Redondo Beach, California. We come to your car, truck, motorcycle, RV or fleet vehicle for lockouts, lost keys, broken keys and fob programming. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour and describe your vehicle and where it is parked.

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Car trouble in Redondo Beach rarely happens somewhere convenient. It happens in the Redondo Beach Pier parking structure after a long evening on the International Boardwalk, on a side street in Riviera Village while the shops are closing, or in a townhome garage in North Redondo when the only key is missing. Crenshaw Lock Company is fully mobile, which means we have no storefront for you to get to. The work comes to wherever your vehicle is sitting.

We have served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, and owner and lead technician David Shar built the business on one idea: explain what is happening, do the work carefully, and leave the vehicle undamaged. Automotive work covers a wide range, from opening a locked door to cutting and programming a replacement key when every original is gone, and we handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets.

This page explains how an automotive call works for Redondo Beach drivers, what changes the cost, and what the coast itself does to keys, locks and door hardware. When you are ready, call (323) 997-8867, day or night, and we will talk through your situation.

How it works in Redondo Beach

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    You call and describe the situation

    Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us the make, model and approximate year of the vehicle, what happened (locked out, lost key, broken key in the ignition, fob not working) and exactly where you are. A cross street, a parking structure level or a nearby landmark is enough. We are available 24/7.

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    We confirm what you need and what affects the work

    Before we head your way we ask the questions that matter: does the vehicle have a traditional key, a transponder key, a push-button start, or a smart key? Do you have any working key at all? The answers shape the tools and key blanks we bring, so we do not arrive underprepared.

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    We verify ownership

    For your protection and ours, we ask for proof that the vehicle is yours, such as a registration or ID that matches. This is standard practice for responsible automotive locksmiths and keeps your car from being opened for someone who does not own it.

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    We do the work on site

    For a lockout we use professional entry tools made to avoid scratching paint or damaging weatherstripping and door electronics. For lost or broken keys we cut a key by code or by impression where possible, extract a snapped key from the ignition or door, and program the transponder or fob so the vehicle recognizes it.

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    We test everything before we leave

    We try every new key in the door, the ignition or start button, and any remote functions. If a worn ignition or door lock is the real cause of the problem, we tell you plainly and explain your options rather than leaving you with a repeat failure.

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What affects the price

  • Vehicle make, model and year, because many newer vehicles use encrypted transponder or smart-key systems that take more time and equipment to program than a basic mechanical key.
  • The type of problem: a simple lockout is a different job from a lost-all-keys situation, a key snapped off in the ignition, or a damaged lock that needs repair.
  • Key type needed, such as a standard cut key, a transponder key, a remote head key, a flip key, or a proximity smart key.
  • Time of day and your location, since after-hours and late-night calls differ from daytime appointments and distance affects the mobile trip.
  • Whether you have a working key to copy, which is much simpler than originating a key from scratch when none exist.
  • Vehicle category, as motorcycles, RVs, work trucks and fleet vehicles can involve unique lock types or multiple vehicles in one visit.

Why Redondo Beach chooses us

  • Fully mobile since 1987: we work where your vehicle is, whether that is a garage, a pier lot or a roadside, with no tow to a shop required for most key and lockout jobs.
  • Owner-led experience: David Shar leads the business, and the decades of field work behind it mean we have seen older and newer vehicles of many kinds.
  • One call covers many vehicle types, from everyday cars to motorcycles, RVs and commercial fleets, so a household or small business does not need multiple vendors.
  • Honest diagnosis: if the problem is a worn lock or a failing ignition rather than a lost key, we say so and explain what is realistic instead of selling extras.
  • Careful entry methods that prioritize your paint, seals and electronics, with ownership verification on every call.
  • Awareness of coastal conditions: salt air and moisture in Redondo Beach can corrode key blanks, door cylinders and ignition switches, and we factor that into what we recommend.

Automotive Locksmith across Redondo Beach

Redondo Beach splits naturally into South Redondo (ZIP 90277) and North Redondo (ZIP 90278), and the vehicle situations differ between them. In the 90277 area, around Riviera Village, Hollywood Riviera and the Redondo Beach Pier, cars spend long hours parked on tight streets, in pier-area structures and along Pacific Coast Hwy. Visitors heading to the International Boardwalk, King Harbor Marina or Seaside Lagoon sometimes leave keys inside or lose a fob on the sand or in the water, and we come to the lot or street to sort it out.

North Redondo (90278), including El Nido, Golden Hills and The Avenues, is mostly attached townhomes and small-lot subdivisions where vehicles live in shared or tight garages. A key lost near Artesia Blvd, Torrance Blvd or Aviation Blvd, or a fob that quits in a garage near Inglewood Ave, is a common call. Because we come to you, there is no need to arrange a tow or a ride to a shop. If the garage or HOA gate is also a problem, we can talk through that as well.

Salt air near the harbor is hard on metal. Keys that have spent years on a ring near the coast can wear, and ignition and door cylinders can grow stiff or gummy. If a key is getting hard to turn, replacing or servicing it early is usually easier than waiting for a snapped key. Whatever the situation in Redondo Beach, call (323) 997-8867.

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Automotive Locksmith in Redondo Beach — FAQs

Do you really come to me anywhere in Redondo Beach?
Yes. We are fully mobile and have no storefront, so we come to your vehicle wherever it is in Redondo Beach, from Riviera Village to The Avenues. Call (323) 997-8867 and tell us your location.
Are you available at night and on weekends?
We are available 24/7, including nights, weekends and holidays. Call (323) 997-8867 at any hour and we will talk through your situation.
I lost my only car key. Can you make a new one?
Generally yes. For many vehicles we can cut and program a replacement key on site even when no original exists. We will ask for the make, model and year and verify ownership first.
Will opening my car door damage it?
We use professional tools designed to avoid damage to paint, weatherstripping and door electronics. Careful technique is the whole point of using a locksmith rather than forcing entry.
Can you help with a key broken off in the ignition or door?
Yes. We can extract a broken key piece and then cut and program a replacement if needed. If the lock itself is worn, we will explain the options clearly.
Does salt air near the harbor affect car keys and locks?
It can. Coastal moisture and salt speed up wear and corrosion on keys, door cylinders and ignition switches, so a key that sticks is worth addressing early.
Do you work on motorcycles, RVs and fleets?
Yes. We handle cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs and business fleets. For fleets, tell us how many vehicles are involved when you call (323) 997-8867.
How is the price determined?
It depends on the vehicle, the key type, whether you have a working key, the problem, and the time and location. We will explain what applies to your situation when you call (323) 997-8867.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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